West Easton to create defined borough manager's position

West Easton Council will take a long hard look at the position of borough manager to establish a formal job description and goals for whoever is hired.

Council members said during their most recent meeting that the job has been overseen by council President Kelly Gross, with responsibilities being shared by borough staff.

"It has been a run on tradition," said Mayor Gerald Gross, who is K. Gross' father. "It's not a borough manager, it's an office manager," he said of the unstructured position, which has put a lot of stress on both the staff and his daughter. "I'm not just talking as a father," he added.

Councilwoman Marian Molleur noted, "Even though I've only been here one year, I do see the burden it was on Kelly. It's not a pretty position; it's a burdensome job."

G. Gross urged the council to have the borough's personal committee look at the position and come back to the council with recommendations.

"This is a suggestion from the office of the mayor," G. Gross said, adding that a study of the position could take up to a year to complete. The Council agreed to get moving on the issue immediately.